What you study—and how far you go—shapes career outcomes.
This report by Herbert Emery, Ted McDonald, Samuel Robert Cookson, Sophia Afolabi, and Tashi Yangzom Dorji explores how education pathways affect employment and earnings in New Brunswick using PSIS and Census data: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
A formal diagnosis is just the start. What happens next—school, grade, region—shapes research. DataNB ADHD data set has school records across NB schools, enabling study of student trajectories, service use & outcomes over time.
Anglophone: gqr.sh/7Umb
Francophone: gqr.sh/CvuG
Understanding why healthcare professionals stay or leave in NB is key to addressing workforce shortages. In this presentation, Ted McDonald explores nursing and social work trends using linked data to inform policy and strengthen healthcare: youtu.be/kIY4xM2nkvI
Vitalité Health Network and DataNB through the University of New Brunswick are partnering for five years to transform healthcare in NB using data. By turning health and social data into insights, this partnership will improve care, efficiency and decision-making: blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/202...
NB’s healthcare workforce has evolved over five decades. This data set tracks provider specialties, locations and practice patterns from 1971 to 2025, serving as an essential resource for researchers exploring healthcare access, workforce planning and policy trends: www.unb.ca/datanb/data/...
On International Day of La Francophonie, we celebrate NB’s vibrant Francophone communities. It is also a reminder: many remain undercounted in data, affecting access to services like healthcare in French. More work is needed to better support French language and culture: www.unb.ca/datanb/re...
Older adults with moderate to severe hearing loss have higher odds of developing dementia and are more likely to experience social isolation—also linked to increased risk. Findings highlight the need to consider how these factors interact: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
Dr. Alison Luke and Dr. Pamela Jarrett share insights from a New Brunswick pilot patient navigation program supporting people living with dementia, their care partners and care teams. Learn about key findings, participant experiences and lessons for dementia care: youtu.be/C9Nc93zieK8?...
❄️ Our Snow Survey Data (1995–2024) tracks snow depth and snow water equivalent across monitored stations in New Brunswick, supporting planning and forecasting. Researchers can analyze long-term trends, climate variability, and flood risk.
www.unb.ca/datanb/data/...
Bringing newcomers to New Brunswick is only part of the story — what happens after they arrive matters too.
DataNB’s 7th immigrant retention update examines who stays, who leaves and how retention varies by pathway, country of origin and region (2005–2023).
Learn more: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
At DataNB, we're celebrating the families and communities that support and inspire us every day. Happy Family Day. 🌟
📣 We’re hiring a Research Consultant to support secure cloud-based research infrastructure and digital health initiatives in NB.
Interested in cloud computing, network security, and innovation? Learn more and apply:
www.unb.ca/datanb/ab...
This year’s Love Data Week theme focuses on where data comes from and how it's used. At DataNB, we support secure, responsible data use. 🌟
#LoveData26
Cognitive health is shaped by more than lifestyle choices.
A new review explores whether cardiovascular disease explains how physical activity, diet and alcohol affect brain function with age. Evidence is limited and inconsistent, highlighting the need for more research: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
Today, we celebrate the women on our team whose curiosity and dedication move science—and our communities—forward. 💜🧬 #WomenInScienceDay
Dr. Tracey Rickards presents findings from the Mobile Senior's Wellness Network, highlighting how in-home visits by Registered Nurses and Social Workers support older adults in aging well at home and strengthen community-based care. 👩⚕️🤝🏠
Watch the presentation: youtu.be/jQDQ2w1bsVk?...
On Data Privacy Day, we’re highlighting how strong privacy practices enable trusted research at DataNB. 🔐
🌍 Census data can help build a health workforce that reflects the communities it serves. By analyzing geography, gender and equity factors, leaders can make smarter, more inclusive healthcare decisions.
Learn more: www.unb.ca/datanb/re...
Dr. Chris Folkins, featured in CBC News today, led the evaluation of NB’s Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot: 3,000+ services reached 2,600 clients—many without a family doctor. Part 2 shows high satisfaction, less virtual care and opportunities to improve. News Article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
NB teachers are getting more time to plan — and DataNB is helping measure the impact. We’re supporting the evaluation of NB’s pilot adding PD days for anglophone teachers, focusing on collaboration, workload and student outcomes.
Featured in the Telegraph-Journal www.pressreader.com/article/2814...
Protecting personal health information while supporting meaningful research is key to building public trust. This report explores how data governance changes in NB support the responsible use of health data for research.
👉 Read the full report: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
🌟 The Citizen Database provides core demographic and location data for NB residents with a provincial Medicare card, supporting population-level research, health studies and evidence-informed policy: www.unb.ca/datanb/data/...
Experiential learning is reshaping the high school experience—but how does it influence post-secondary choices?
Using linked NB education data (2017–2022), this study explores how experiential learning relates to college and university enrollment: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
Happy New Year from DataNB. 2025 was a year of milestones—celebrating our 10th anniversary and rebranding to our new name. We’re grateful to our partners, colleagues, and community for their support and collaboration along the way. Here’s to continued growth, innovation, and collaboration in 2026.🥂
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, peace, and happiness. Thank you to our community, partners, and colleagues for a wonderful year—we look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead.
✨ From all of us at DataNB, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
💡 A new study details the experiences of first-time NB mothers facing socioeconomic challenges, highlighting barriers to prenatal care and the role of community support. Part of a 4-report project on Healthy Families, Healthy Babies: www.unb.ca/datanb/re...
💡 Patients support sharing health information when privacy safeguards exist. Dr. Donna Curtis Maillet and team explore Canadian views on personal health information sharing to help build safer, patient-focused systems. 🔗 www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
Two new reports examine rTMS for treatment-resistant depression in Canada, showing its effectiveness and variation in provincial delivery and funding.
Evidence scan: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
Jurisdictional scan: www.unb.ca/datanb/resea...
Dr. Sarah Gander shares a multi-generational look at how substance use during pregnancy affects families over time 📊, with insights from community voices and policy review.🤝
EN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cvB...
FR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ad8...
A week after our 10-year DataNB celebration, the excitement is still with us. ✨ The photos arrived, capturing the stories, connections and community that have shaped our work over the decade. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. Here are a few favourite moments from that day.